Indian politics

The BJP retirement debate has resurfaced as Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75. For years, the party was seen to follow an unwritten “75-year rule,” sidelining senior leaders like L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. But Modi remains central to BJP’s electoral strategy and governance model. This raises a critical question: Will the party still enforce its informal retirement age, or has the rule now become irrelevant? This article explores the history of the BJP’s retirement debate, Modi’s unique leadership, and the implications for the party’s future.